Tag Archives: Oakland

Logistics and the supply chain are critical to the success of companies that produce or distribute goods. In Northern California, technology and the growth of advanced manufacturing have boosted the region’s position as a top distribution market and greater scrutiny is being focused on the region’s port, rail and road infrastructure as well as the availability of modern warehouse distribution and industrial… Read More

The Bay Area’s rental apartment market is booming. Vacancies throughout the greater Bay Area are highest in San Jose, at 3.7 percent. That’s almost a full percentage point lower than the national average. The availability of units in the East and North Bay markets is even lower, at 2.3 percent.

The economic growth we’ve seen in the Bay Area in the last five years has driven demand for office space throughout the region, with tech leading that trend. San Francisco and Silicon Valley have captured the lion’s share of this demand, but with little space left in those markets, tenants are now looking to Oakland and the East Bay to expand.

Centrally located, chalk full of good eats, and (barely) more affordable rent, Oakland has quickly become a hot spot for Bay Area residents. Here’s a snapshot that answers a simple question….why Oakland?

Living close to – or within reasonable walking distance – of a BART station has become perhaps the crucial factor for Bay Area residents. More and more Bay Area companies report that employees are citing ease of commute as one of the primary factors when deciding on a job. Can they get to and from work quickly and efficiently on both… Read More

Despite concerns with global market volatility, Bay Area office markets started 2016 on a solid basis. We’ve included a review of the Q1 highlights for each of the five Bay Area markets below which tracked in our recent Office Outlook report.

The tech sector has been good to the Oakland-East Bay Area in recent years. Talks of tech takeover continue to make its way through the East Bay circuits, and as markets like San Francisco and Silicon Valley continue to tighten, startups and veteran tech tenants are looking to the sunny side of the Bay for relief. This trend is discussed in more detail in JLL’s… Read More

There’s definitely a lot of excitement surrounding Oakland these days, and it seems like that’s only going to increase since Uber announced their purchase of Uptown Station from Lane Partners last month.

As rental rates soar in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, tenants are increasingly exploring options in the East Bay. Current economic conditions in the two-county market provide a promising outlook for both investors and tenants alike. The unemployment rate in the East Bay is below California’s at 5.1 percent (California at 6.5… Read More

Oakland is full of different neighborhoods with unique personalities. This map will help you understand the amenities available in the city’s different areas, along with an added dose of historical significance. Oakland’s brimming with exciting restaurants and bars – so come explore!